We are looking for the best cocktail in Switzerland! This slogan was used at the end of April to announce the largest cocktail competition in Switzerland for professionals Barkeeper. The cocktail that convinces the jury most with its taste, appearance and storytelling will be awarded the title "Best Cocktail in Switzerland 2021" on 21 June.
The competition is organised by BAR NEWS - the Swiss trade magazine for the bar scene. Its editor and co-initiator of the 1st SWISS COCKTAIL OPEN, Ruedi Zotter, says: "We really didn't expect this huge success. It's fantastic for the whole Swiss bar scene that the Barkeeper invest so much time and creativity in new cocktrail creations!"
The requirements for submitting the recipes were demanding. Among other things, local products had to be combined with major international brands(list of competition partners).
Final on 21 June in Zurich
The submitted cocktail recipes will now be examined and evaluated by a jury. The recipes of the originators will be anonymised. The Barkeeper, who have sent in the best recipes, will be announced by 1 June and invited to the final on 21 June in Zurich.
At the grand finale in Zurich, the 24 finalists will present their cocktails to a top-class jury of experts and compete for the title of "Best Cocktail of Switzerland 2021".